6.2AMD® Dual Graphics technology

The motherboard supports the AMD® Dual Graphics technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) CrossFireX cards.

6.2.1System requirements

Before using AMD Dual Graphics, ensure that your system meets the following basic requirements:

Operating System: Windows® 7

Memory capacity: Minimum 2GB

APU: A-Series

On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB

Visit the AMD website for the latest graphics card support list.

6.2.2Before you proceed

Configure the BIOS settings for the graphics card to support AMD Dual Graphics.

To set Internal Graphics:

1.Press <Del> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS Setup utility.

2.Go to Advanced > NB configuration > IGFX Multi-Monitor, set IGFX Multi-Monitor to [Enabled].

3.Press <F10> to save the changes and exit BIOS settings. Select OK to confirm.

6.2.3Installing AMD Chipset Driver

To install the driver that supports Dual Graphics technology:

1.Insert the Support DVD that comes with your motherboard into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Highlights menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer.

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD.

2.From the Drivers menu, click AMD Chipset Driver to install it. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation.

3.Restart your computer after the installation is completed.

4.When the system restarts, wait for a few seconds for the driver to load automatically.

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